Our Mission

Our mission is to protect and serve by partnering with the community to solve problems and responsibly enforce the law.

Our Vision

Our vision is a safe and successful community served by an innovative team of trusted professionals dedicated to providing excellent service and engaging our community as a valued partner.

Our Values

The Columbia Police Department is built on three core values:

Character

Through qualities such as honesty, courage, and integrity, we take great pride in this community and have the highest respect for its citizens, and will continue to provide the service our community deserves.

Professionalism

Our department values the continuous education of our officers and innovations that allow us to provide the highest level of service to our community. We will treat every citizen with fairness and respect.

Dedication

We are committed to partnering with the community to provide superior police services.

Our Goals

Build upon our effective law enforcement tradition

Establish partnerships to achieve a safer community

Use innovative technology to maximize our performance

Provide a rewarding work environment and invest in personnel development

Communicate effectively, both internally and externally

Apply intelligence led policing to deploy resources and assess effectiveness